Investigation Report
Capsize of fishing vessel Anna-Marie II with loss of 1 life
Capsize of fishing vessel Anna-Marie II with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- DrowningHuman factorsLoss of vessel stability
- Fishing operationsNavigation
- Personal protective equipment
- Competence and trainingEmergency responseEvacuation, escape and rescue
- Commercial fishing
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
MAIB investigates the fatal capsize of Anna-Marie II while crossing the bar at Brora river entrance. The report examines broaching in unusually high waves, insufficient stability, local risk perception and lifejacket non-use. It also analyses rescue efforts and fishing safety training, with no recommendations made.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Loss of vessel stability; capsize; vessel stability.
Classifications: Fishing operations.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: marine operations.